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Lutz Family History

Lutz Surname Meaning

German Swiss German and French: from a short form or pet form of Ludwig. Compare Lutes and Lutts.

South German (Lütz): from a short form of the personal name Luizo derived from an ancient Germanic name formed with liut- ‘people’ as the first element.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lutz family from?

You can see how Lutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lutz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lutz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Lutz families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Lutz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lutz families in 1891.
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What did your Lutz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Timber Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lutz. 50% of Lutz men worked as a Timber Porter and 84% of Lutz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lutz were Baker and Domestic Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Timber Porter
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 151,000 census records available for the last name Lutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lutz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 23,000 immigration records available for the last name Lutz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49,000 military records available for the last name Lutz. For the veterans among your Lutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lutz lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lutz in 1943 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lutz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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